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This really transports one back in time and seems to be well maintained. Some great exhibits with things they have recovered from the bottom of the moat...yes, a real moat! Also a couple of rooms of recovered items from sunken ships around there...very interesting. Incredible...More

This is very photogenic with its moat and cannons. Kids would enjoy the medieval look of the castle. Entrance was 3CUC to see various historical displays. All signage was in Spanish so I relied on my travel companion to translate. I wish they would include...More

The castle had a nice little museum with artifacts discovered under the sea. On the second floor is an enclosed museum room where I encountered one museum staff who offered to take a photo for me...then asked for money in one corner of the room...More

I cool historical spot with a great view back onto Old Havana. We went for the nightly Cannon firing (9 PM every night). It is a bit of a show with soldiers marching and carrying of the flame to light the cannon. The crowd was...More

This fort is located next to the Arms House just off the Plaza de Armas. It is an old large stone building which was the original fortress to the harbour. Apparently due to it being built at normal ground level it was ineffectively in being...More

There is actually quite a bit to see in this fort which includes a museum but be aware of a few things. First, the signage is all in Spanish so if you can't read it, it will be a challenge to understand what you are...More

This museum is really worth your time, a close walk from your cruise ship; it was once a fortress at the mouth of the harbor; the history of 15 and 16Century ships is fascinating and explained very well; great artifacts!

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Justliving

Kitchener, Ontario

Now here is an offer, no regular could refuse ! (12 Replies)

Found this on a popular free ad site ! Relaxed and free time ????? :) Spend a week in the sun. We offer a 7 day Cuban vacation. You will visit 7 different cities, full of culture and history. Come and see Cuba in a relaxed atmosphere. In each city, you will have free time to explore, swim or sit on on the beach, rent a scooter to see many sights and at night go and watch a live show full of music and dancing. Valadero will be a one day stop. The next day we will visit Matanzas on our way to...More

May 17, 2016|

Response fromMadrugada54|

If this is Tuesday, we must be in Trinidad. Loved your spelling of Valdadero. Hop on the bus, Gus. ☺ ☺ ☺